Stem Cells and 10 Illnesses

I just read some more information about another illness that stem cells may be able to help, so I thought I would put together my top 10 list of illness.

Probably one of the illnesses more in the lime light are spinal cord injuries. Last year, researchers started looking at the effects of stem cells on spinal cord injury patients, with hopes that these individuals would regain some feeling and use of their extremities.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Someone remarked to me recently that there seems to be an epidemic of obstructive sleep apnea and she wondered why. To me it seems obvious, because one of the leading causes of sleep apnea is obesity.

With the increasing weight of Americans, you should expect to see more sleep apnea. Yes there can be problems with tonsils and other related causes, but the number one thing is weight. Many people who lose weight stop having the sleep apnea issues.

Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Part 4

The last thing to watch for is pressure or pain. Sometimes this is very subtle, but if you are experiencing any kind of discomfort in the stomach or pelvic areas, you should be checked out. Especially if you have any of the other symptoms I've talked about over the last 4 days.

While these symptoms can relate to many problems which are easily treatable, discovering ovarian cancer early is essential in terms of optimal treatment.

If you're not sure, see you health care provider and let them evaluate what is going on.

Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Part 3

The third thing to watch for is a sense of urinary urgency. Now this is also related to a urinary tract infection, so it is definitely something to get checked out. As we age, women have less of the traditional signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection as they did at younger ages.

If you don't have a urinary tract infection, someone needs to be checking for why you are feeling the urinary urgency. An ovarian tumor as it grows puts pressure on the bladder and causes that sense of urgency.

Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Part 2

The next symptom to watch for is similar to bloating, but is really an unusual feeling of fullness. This usually occurs during meals that you have a sense of feeling full faster than usual.

Be aware of this and get it checked out.

Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Sometimes I think I need to make you aware of subtle symptoms that may indicate that you have a problem. Over the next few days I'll be giving you some symptoms that you should be aware of and see medical attention should they occur.

First of all is bloating. It is easy to write this off to something you ate, but if it happens more often than not, get checked for an ovarian problem. Fluid from ovarian tumors can start to build and a sensation of bloating occurs. Many women can write this off to a few pounds of weight gain, but listen to what your body is saying and get it checked out.

What to Drink?

I just saw another article about what we should be drinking. I have said this before, but it is still worth repeating. Get rid of those sodas. If you're drinking regular sodas or diet sodas, it does not matter. The regular sodas cause weight gain and are definitely linked with Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease as well as any other disease that is a result of obesity.

Diet soda really do not help you lose weight. In fact you may gain weight drinking diet sodas because they increase your appetite, so you end up eating more. Not to mention the fact that you are putting artificial sweeteners, flavors and other chemicals into your body.

You best bet - good old water.